Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning