Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy