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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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