Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education