Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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