Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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