Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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