Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses