Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution