Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education