Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the 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 considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition