Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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