Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory