Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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