Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy