Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition