Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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