Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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