Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy