Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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