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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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