Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books