Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)