Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning