Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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