Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning