Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book