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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books