Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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