Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education