Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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