Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition