Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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