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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources