Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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