Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education