Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)