Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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