Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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