Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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