Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses