Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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