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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources