Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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