Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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