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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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