Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition