Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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