Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition