Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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