Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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