Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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