Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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