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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices