Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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