Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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