Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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