Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)