Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition