Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition