Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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