Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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