Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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