Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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