Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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