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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc