Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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