Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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