Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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