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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory