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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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