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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video