Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition