Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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