Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning