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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education