Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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