Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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