Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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