Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning