Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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