Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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