Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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