Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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