Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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