Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning