Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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