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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs