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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video