Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping 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 gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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