Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices