Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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