Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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