Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit