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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book