Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs