Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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