Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy