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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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