Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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