Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses