Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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