Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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