Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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