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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education