Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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