Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research