Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition