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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning