Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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