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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices