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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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