Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy