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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book