Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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