Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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