Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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