Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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