Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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