Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education