Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition