Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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