Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices