Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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