Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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