Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video