Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology