Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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