Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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