Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition