Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition