Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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