Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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