Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)