Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources