Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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