Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition