Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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