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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning