Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key 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