Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book