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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources