Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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