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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book