Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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