Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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