Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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