Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition