Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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