Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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