Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices