Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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