Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition