Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition