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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning