Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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