Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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