Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book