Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology