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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book