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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals