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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc