Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology