Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book