Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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