Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition