Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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