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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices