Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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