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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video