Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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