Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition