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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)