Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What 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 we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)