Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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