Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy