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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course