Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book