Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources