Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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