Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices