Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition