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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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