Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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