Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory