Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices