Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different 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 participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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