Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses