Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources