Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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