Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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