Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition