Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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