Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices