Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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