Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Education Courses