Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book