Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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