Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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