Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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