Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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