Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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