Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book