Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition