Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition