Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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