Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition