Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition