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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy