Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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