Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education