Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition