Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education