Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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