Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition