Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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