Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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