Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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