Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course