Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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