Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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