Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition