Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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