Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the most important 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