Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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