Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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