Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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