Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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