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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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