Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition