Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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