Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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