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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources