Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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