Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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