Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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