Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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