Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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