Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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