Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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