Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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