Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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