Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning