Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources