Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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