Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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