Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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