Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs