Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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