Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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