Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition