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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program