Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition