Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)