Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition