Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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