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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition