Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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