Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting 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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