Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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