Learn more about the engaging 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 (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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