Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs