Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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