Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning