Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video