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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video