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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs