Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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