Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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