Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition