Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research