Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)