Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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