Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses