Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)