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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book