Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)