Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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