Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition