Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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