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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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