Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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