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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free