Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC