Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book