Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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