Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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