Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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