Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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