Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition