Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources