Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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