Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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