Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education