Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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