Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video