Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources