Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit