Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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