Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program