Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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