Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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