Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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