Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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