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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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