Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition