Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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