Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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