Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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