Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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