Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses