Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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