Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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