Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video