Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy