Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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