Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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