Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education