Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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