Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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