Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book