Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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