Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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