Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices