Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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