Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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