Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important 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