Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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