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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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