Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy