Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition