Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition