Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition