Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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