Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)