Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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