Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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