Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book