Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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