Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition