Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning