Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program