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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs