Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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