Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy