Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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