Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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