Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy