Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)