Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching 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 organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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