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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)