Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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