Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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