Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy