Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education