Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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