Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources