Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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