Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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