Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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