Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition