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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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