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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book