Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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