Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video