Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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