Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices