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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources