Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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