Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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