Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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