Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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