Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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