Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software