Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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