Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology