Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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