Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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