Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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