Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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