Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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