Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition