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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)