Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education