Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy