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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources