Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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