Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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