Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition