Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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