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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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