Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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