Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition