Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources