Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition