Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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