Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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