Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy