Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning