Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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