Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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