Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning