Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices