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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs