Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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