Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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