Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources