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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy