Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education