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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)