Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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