Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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