Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy