Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education