Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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