Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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