Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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