Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning