Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning