Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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