Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition