Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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