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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book