Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition