Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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