Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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