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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs