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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning