Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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