Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology