Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition