Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition