Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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