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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning