Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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