Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices