Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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