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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education