Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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