Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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