Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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