Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition