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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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