Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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