Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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