Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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