Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education 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 participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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