Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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