Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition