Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)