Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy