Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy