Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key 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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