Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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