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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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