Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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