Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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