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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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