Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)