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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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