Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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