Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book