Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List