Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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