Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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