Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy