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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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