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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition