Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)