Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices