Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition