Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)