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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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