Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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