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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video