Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition