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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business 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 manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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