Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition