Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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