Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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