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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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