Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)