Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs