Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book