Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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