Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition