Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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