Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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