Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution