Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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