Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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