Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning