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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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