Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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