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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning