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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)