Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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