Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning