Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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