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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution