Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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