Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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