Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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