Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition