Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition