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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition