Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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