Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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