Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition