Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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