Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course