Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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